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'They were bent on silencing us': Groups clash in Orange County over mask requirements
Protesters shouted, "Hey hey, ho ho, these masks have got to go," and mocked speakers for sanitizing their hands.
Study: Trigger warnings have limited benefit for trauma survivors
Trigger warnings may hamper a traumatized person's ability to grapple with deep psychological scars, according to a new study.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Tuesday
China increased testing and lockdown measures in parts of the capital Tuesday to control what appeared to be its largest coronavirus outbreak in more than two months Here's a look...
Ontario reports 184 new COVID-19 cases, premier urges people to wear masks in public
Ontario’s government reported 184 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, while the number of people hospitalized with the illness continues on a downward trend.
Researchers identify potent antibody cocktail to treat COVID-19
Researchers evaluated several human antibodies to determine the most potent combination to be mixed in a cocktail and used as a promising anti-viral therapy against the virus that causes COVID-19.
TERAVOLT registry tracks outcomes among thoracic cancer patients sickened by COVID-19
New data from TERAVOLT, a global consortium that tracks outcomes of people with thoracic cancers affected by COVID-19, offers clues as to why they experienced a high death rate of...
'Relaxed' T cells critical to immune response
Like finding that needle in the haystack every time, your T cells manage what seems like an improbable task: Quickly finding a few invaders among the many imposters in your...
A coordinated COVID-19 response helped western Washington state 'flatten the curve'
A regional coalition-guided multifaceted approach engaged health systems, long-term care facilities, state and local governments, and organizations to rapidly respond to the outbreak.
Package containing 32 bags of marijuana delivered to wrong home
Authorities in Texas were called to a family's home when they received an unexpected package containing 32 bags of marijuana.
FDA approves 'prescription video game' for kids with ADHD
The first video game to help treat kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Prosecutor who quit Roger Stone case to testify before House panel
Aaron Zelinsky, one of four prosecutors who quit the Roger Stone case after the Department of Justice lowered its sentencing request, will testify before a House panel next week.
Q&A: How physics could explain why people respond differently to coronavirus infection
Some people’s immune systems contain pre-existing protection against coronavirus, indicating that they have encountered a similar infection to Covid-19 before, according to Dr Aleksandra Walczak, a physicist at École Normale Supérieure...
Quest for COVID-19 vaccines: Where they stand
As the worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to rise, scientists across the globe are racing to find a vaccine.
Square Enix announces 'Kingdom Hearts' rhythm game, 'Melody of Memory'
Publisher Square Enix announced a new "Kingdom Hearts" rhythm game, titled "Melody of Memory," coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in 2020.
USS McCain to resume operations 3 years after fatal crash
The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is resuming operations, Navy officials told reporters Tuesday.
Following a variety of healthy eating patterns associated with lower heart disease risk
Greater adherence to a variety of healthy eating patterns was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Depression associated with greater risk of cardiovascular disease
A new study provides further evidence of the link between depressive symptoms and an increased risk of heart disease and early death.
Brain research sheds light on the molecular mechanisms of depression
A new study reveals how symptoms indicating depression and anxiety are linked to brain function changes already in healthy individuals.
Could the cure for IBD be inside your mouth?
A new collaborative study reveals that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may be the latest condition made worse by poor oral health via a clash between the mouth and gut microbiomes.
Death toll from coronavirus at Chino prison rises to 15 after two more inmates die
Fifteen prisoners have died of complications related to the coronavirus at the California Institution for Men in Chino.
Dexamethasone reduces risk of death in COVID-19 patients on ventilators, study finds
Treatment with low-dose dexamethasone, a steroid, reduced the risk for death among COVID-19 patients on ventilator support by more than 30 percent, according to preliminary findings of the "Recovery" trial.
What Buddhism and science can teach each other – and us – about the universe
These are trying times. A global recession sparked by the coronavirus pandemic, and widespread civil unrest, have created a combustible mix of angst—stressors that heighten the risk for long-term health...
This kind of mask can actually spread the coronavirus. Here's how to fix it
Exhalation vents in masks can reduce moisture buildup but also potentially spread infectious droplets. But the fix is easy. Grab some tape.
Study: 70% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Detroit are African American
More than 70 percent of COVID-19 patients treated at five Detroit hospitals are African American, providing further evidence that racial minorities are at greater risk from the new coronavirus.
Luce Douady, French Olympic hopeful, dies in accident at 16
Luce Douady, a 16-year-old French Olympic hopeful, has died after a climbing accident in the French Alps.
Risk for asthma doubled in children with developmental disabilities, study finds
Children with developmental disabilities like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder and cerebral palsy are more than twice as likely than others to have asthma, a study says.
Feel the beat: implanted microlasers scan heart from inside
It sounds like science fiction—but lasers beating to the rhythm of a live heart is exactly what researchers at the University of St Andrews have developed to improve the understanding...
Redesigning hand sanitizer and donating 7,000 gallons to fight COVID-19
So many people Seth Marder spoke to didn't see the hand sanitizer crisis brewing. The country was going to run dangerously short if someone did not act urgently.